A state-by-state look at the narrowing redistricting battle for the U.S. House
Summary
States are working to redraw voting districts before the November midterm elections to benefit their political parties. Virginia voters recently approved a plan favoring Democrats, and Florida is preparing for a special session where Republicans will try to redraw districts to their advantage.Key Facts
- Redrawing voting districts is called redistricting and usually happens every ten years after the census.
- President Donald Trump encouraged Texas Republicans last year to redraw districts mid-decade for political gain.
- Democrats in California responded with their own redistricting efforts.
- Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment supporting a Democratic redistricting plan.
- The Virginia plan could help Democrats win more U.S. House seats in the upcoming elections.
- Florida lawmakers will meet in a special session starting April 28 to try a Republican redistricting plan.
- These redistricting fights are happening in several states ahead of the 2024 midterm elections.
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